“The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it makes between these opposite principles, absolute power on the one hand, and on the other the restraints of legality and the authority of tradition.”
“Spain used to be very individualistic in its sporting activities. Now we are showing we are pretty good in teams - that is an improvement.”
| Mortimer Adler, Philosopher (1902) |
| Spencer Bachus, Politician (1947) |
| Guy Debord, Writer (1931) |
| Arthur Eddington, Scientist (1882) |
| Max Hastings, Journalist (1945) |
| Roy Hattersley, Statesman (1932) |
| Tim Johnson, Politician (1946) |
| Nigel Kennedy, Musician (1956) |
| Stan Lee, Writer (1922) |
| John Legend, Musician (1978) |
| Hervey Allen, Author (1949) |
| Pierre Bayle, Philosopher (1706) |
| Clarence Day, Author (1935) |
| George Gissing, Novelist (1903) |